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C57 LOCAL GENERAL ELECTIONS ENDORSEMENTS 2024

C57 Local General Election Endorsements for 2024

Federal funding to help vulnerable Americans in danger of getting cut

Federal money for programs and services that help millions of vulnerable Americans and employ many AFSCME members could be in jeopardy next year.

Local 829 Custodians Honored for Saving Student’s Life on Campus

Elk Grove Library Worker Honored for Going Above and Beyond for Her School

AFSCME Local 258 member Kate Ramos, a library technician at Samuel Jackman Middle School, was recently named AFSCME Employee of the Year by the Elk Grove Unified School District.

Council 57 Welcomes New Executive Director

Council 57 is pleased to announce the hiring of a new Executive Director, Michael Seville.

After an extensive nationwide search—with a rigorous screening and interview process— the Council 57 Executive Board unanimously agreed that Seville is the right choice to lead Council 57 forward, especially with the fresh challenges facing working people and our pressing need to increase union power and fight back against threats.

AFSCME Members Stand Up for Immigrants Despite Trump’s Policies

Kay Khan, a licensed vocational nurse at Fair Oaks Health Clinic.

AFSCME Local 829member Kay Khan and her husband had been planning their vacation to India for months when the President’s administration implemented its “Muslim ban,” which targeted immigrants from several countries in the Middle East.

Delegates Elect New Council 57 Executive Board for 2017-19

The Council 57 Delegates held an election in April for the new Executive Board.

With a two-year term comes a new Council president, vice president, secretary and several first-time Executive Board members. The treasurer and a number of board members were re-elected.

We recently caught up with the board members to get to know them a little better and find out what are their goals to make our Union stronger over the coming years.

Ruben Rodriguez
President
Local 444

California Bill Guaranteeing 'Medicare for All' Passes First Hurdle

California lawmakers took their first look in April at establishing a “Medicare for All” healthcare system, and labor unions were in strong support.

Local 315 Members Declare Impasse, Hold Town Hall to Let Their Voices Be Heard

Council 57 Votes Full Support, Endorses Kimberly Ellis for CA Democratic State Party Chair

AFSCME Council 57 is the latest political heavyweight to vote for Kimberly Ellis to lead and represent statewide democrats as the next California Democratic Party Chair.